Emergency Management's Public Safety & Homeland Security http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=960&32=8717&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety Emergency Management's Public Safety & Homeland Security en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:17 GMT 2010-03-11T16:14:17Z en-us D-Block Dilemma: Will the FCC Waive the Auction Requirement? http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=87342217&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FD-Block-Dilemma-FCC.html The digital transition opened new channels for public safety, but a failed FCC auction has put the future of public safety broadband in jeopardy. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:17 GMT 4b3de35c4c371d3cd309284dba8a2268 Chad Vander Veen 2010-03-11T16:14:17Z Proposed Addressing Standard Could Boost Emergency Response http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=86008167&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FAddressing-Standard-Emergency-Response.html Inaccurate addresses cause potentially fatal delays in emergency response, but a proposed standard could improve the situation. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:14:09 GMT 53a7c6730f8a7891de1c647f2ef24a01 Corey McKenna 2010-03-04T17:14:09Z Fusion Centers, Information Sharing Top State Homeland Security Priorities, Survey Says http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=86348882&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FHomeland-Security-Priorities-Survey.html The National Governors Association’s State Homeland Security Advisors Survey highlights priorities and issues. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:11:03 GMT 658f66fa707fdfcc181a2380df96688b Elaine Pittman 2010-03-04T17:11:03Z Pentagon Embraces Web 2.0 in Social Media Policy http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=85971402&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FPentagon-Social-Media-Policy.html The Department of Defense's new policy for using social media comes as states and the Obama administration tackle the same issue. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:18:41 GMT 0ba49fff1a17a3c7dd6fcbbcabda64c8 Karen Wilkinson 2010-03-02T17:18:41Z Harlin McEwen Recognized as a Tireless Advocate for a National Broadband Public Safety Network http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=85835947&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FHarlin-McEwen-Recognized-as-Tireless-Advocate-for-a-National-Broadband-Public-Safety-Network.html McEwen, chairman of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corp., was named one of the Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2010. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:57:53 GMT 053e7430ea799a108199cf66ad452e57 Jim McKay 2010-03-01T20:57:53Z Public Safety Projects to Connect Emergency Crews in Morris County, N.J. http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=85508077&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FPublic-Safety-Projects-Morris-County-NJ.html With federal funding support, the county plans to enhance public safety efforts with centralized communications upgrades. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:07:11 GMT c5017396d4f2d5e87512509c2630d494 Russell Nichols 2010-02-26T18:07:11Z 4G Technology Boosts National Public Safety Network Plans http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=83537772&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2F4G-Public-Safety-Network.html U.S. telecommunications and public safety agencies partner to test and develop new 4G wireless solutions that would upgrade emergency response communications. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:03 GMT 02a094a87835cc80a541d392c5a131e0 Russell Nichols 2010-02-04T14:00:03Z Military Technology Closes the Communication Gap http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=83389647&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FMilitary-Technology-Closes-Communication-Gap.html Burlington County, N.J., tests military communications technology that provides interoperability among emergency management workers. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:12:31 GMT 08b419a9b974277a39d1559edc317e62 Karen Stewartson 2010-02-02T23:12:31Z 911 Mapping System Hones in on Cell Phone Callers http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=83258647&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2F911-Mapping-System-Locates-Cell-Phone.html New software eliminates steps and pinpoints location of 911 callers on a GIS map. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:20:07 GMT f4e9ff52ffbde558fe743b2ea7cf95e4 Jim McKay 2010-02-01T18:20:07Z Awards Program to Recognize Technology Applications Benefiting First Responders http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=503667&44=82947682&32=8717&7=528867&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fsafety%2FEmergency-Management-Digital-Distinction-Awards.html Emergency management, public safety, homeland security and criminal justice agencies from around the world are invited to enter. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:39:20 GMT be4e8a7bb2f29783d0750af7caa0b7eb EM News Staff 2010-01-28T18:39:20Z